Legion Paper - Choosing a Paper for Colored Pencil Art

May 29,2024

What makes a paper great for colored pencil art? We asked some talented artists why they exclusively use the paper they work on. Whether it’s texture, size or color, each artist requires specific characteristics in a paper to fit their work. As we suggest with most types of paper, there

This translucent, machine-made, synthetic heavy-weight paper offers a unique alternative to traditional art papers. Originally used for offset printing, this paper also accommodates silkscreen, embossing, pen and ink, drawing, acrylic painting and aqueous techniques. It is exceptionally strong, durable and will not buckle or tear. It is acid-free, archival and has a smooth, bright white surface.

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This machine-made fine art paper is ideal for a variety of media including etching, silkscreen, drawing, watercolor, printmaking, pen and ink, pencil and pastel. The 90 lb. surface is smooth and even with a slight tooth that resembles vellum. The unfinished 70 pt. cover of this pad invites personalization and the spiral-bound design allows you to fold both covers back for easy balancing and grasping - also allowing the pad to lie perfectly flat so drawings can sprawl across the pages.

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